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How to Identify and Classify Zucchinis
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What family does zucchini belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Cucurbitaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. Zucchini is botanically classified as a:
A) Fruit
B) Vegetable
C) Stem
D) Root
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a zucchini?
A) Flat and disk-shaped
B) Round and bulbous
C) Heart-shaped
D) Elongated and cylindrical
  • 4. Common zucchini colors include:
A) Orange, brown, black
B) Dark green, light green, yellow
C) Red, blue, purple
D) Pink, white, grey
  • 5. What is the texture of a zucchini's skin?
A) Hairy
B) Smooth
C) Rough
D) Bumpy
  • 6. The zucchini flower is typically:
A) Yellow
B) Blue
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 7. What is the name of the popular yellow zucchini variety?
A) Sunshine zucchini
B) Lemon zucchini
C) Golden zucchini
D) Banana zucchini
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a type of zucchini?
A) Black Beauty
B) Gold Rush
C) Costata Romanesco
D) Butternut squash
  • 9. Costata Romanesco zucchini is known for its:
A) Ribbed appearance
B) Extremely long length
C) Sweet taste
D) Perfectly smooth skin
  • 10. What is the ideal size to harvest zucchinis for best flavor?
A) 1-2 inches long
B) 12-14 inches long
C) 6-8 inches long
D) 20-24 inches long
  • 11. What does 'patty pan' refer to in the context of squash?
A) A specific part of the zucchini plant
B) A type of summer squash related to zucchini
C) A cooking utensil for zucchini
D) A disease affecting zucchini plants
  • 12. What is the flesh of a zucchini like?
A) Pale green to white, tender
B) Dark brown, grainy
C) Deep red, fibrous
D) Bright orange, tough
  • 13. How are zucchini seeds typically arranged inside the fruit?
A) Tightly packed in a single cluster
B) Absent in most varieties
C) Attached to the outer skin
D) Loosely dispersed in the center
  • 14. What distinguishes summer squash from winter squash?
A) Summer squash grows only in the summer
B) Winter squash is always sweeter than summer squash
C) Winter squash is harvested in the spring
D) Summer squash has a thinner skin and shorter storage life
  • 15. Which of these features is useful for identifying a zucchini?
A) Its round shape and rough skin
B) Its spiky skin and orange color
C) Its fuzzy texture and small size
D) Its cylindrical shape and smooth skin
  • 16. What is a common problem with overgrown zucchinis?
A) They develop more vitamins
B) They develop a tougher skin and stronger flavor
C) They become watery and less flavorful
D) They become sweeter and more tender
  • 17. What part of the zucchini plant can be cooked and eaten?
A) Seeds only
B) Stems and leaves only
C) Roots only
D) Fruit and flowers
  • 18. Which of the following is a common method of preparing zucchini?
A) Grilling
B) Curing
C) Smoking
D) Fermenting
  • 19. What climate is best suited for growing zucchinis?
A) Cold and shady
B) Wet and humid
C) Warm and sunny
D) Dry and arid
  • 20. What is the average shelf life of a zucchini in the refrigerator?
A) 1-2 weeks
B) 6 months
C) 1-2 months
D) 1-2 days
  • 21. Which disease commonly affects zucchini plants?
A) Black spot
B) Root rot
C) Powdery mildew
D) Leaf rust
  • 22. What pest commonly attacks zucchini plants?
A) Cabbage worms
B) Squash bugs
C) Aphids
D) Tomato hornworms
  • 23. How does proper spacing help zucchini plants?
A) Increases the size of the fruit
B) Improves air circulation and reduces disease risk
C) Makes the plants bloom earlier
D) Reduces the need for watering
  • 24. What type of soil is best for growing zucchini?
A) Rocky soil
B) Sandy, infertile soil
C) Well-draining, fertile soil
D) Clay-heavy, compacted soil
  • 25. What nutrient is especially important for zucchini growth?
A) Nitrogen
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Sodium
  • 26. What does 'determinate' refer to in the context of zucchini plants?
A) A plant with a bush-like growth habit
B) A plant that requires staking
C) A plant that only produces one zucchini
D) A plant that grows very tall
  • 27. What is the scientific name for common zucchini?
A) Cucurbita pepo
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Cucumis sativus
  • 28. What is a common method to preserve zucchinis for later use?
A) Pickling in vinegar
B) Canning
C) Freezing
D) Drying in the sun
  • 29. Why should you avoid overhead watering of zucchini plants?
A) It can promote fungal diseases
B) It can damage the roots
C) It can wash away the soil
D) It can attract pests
  • 30. Which of these is a good companion plant for zucchini?
A) Potatoes
B) Fennel
C) Marigolds
D) Radishes
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